Black Artists Network of
Nova Scotia (BANNS)
Who We Are
The Black Artists Network of Nova Scotia (BANNS) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary arts association that seeks to develop the African Nova Scotian arts community. BANNS works with African Nova Scotian communities around the province to document and present their art and culture stories and to initiate important community arts projects.
It was founded in 1991 and has helped to increase the representation of African Nova Scotian artistry within Nova Scotia and in Canada’s mainstream public arts and cultural institutions. One of our major goals includes fostering programs and providing visibility for art collections.
2025 African Heritage Month Visual Art Exhibitions
- Jan 25-Apr 6
Hidden Blackness Edward Mitchell Bannister
Owens Gallery, Sackville NB
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Feb 1-28 African
Nova Scotian Quilts Mic Mac Mall first floor
Myla Borden, Anja Clyke, Heather Cromwell, Marlene Dorrington, Andrea Tsang Jackson
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Feb 1-28
BANNS Members Zatzman Sportsplex, Dartmouth
Justin Augustine, Myla Borden, Heather Cromwell, Laurel Francis, David Woods
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Feb 15-Apr 26
From Africville- Edith MacDonald Brown
The first-ever solo exhibition of an early African Nova Scotian art pioneer Mount Saint Vincent University Art Gallery, Halifax
Curated by David Woods
When Black Women Useta Fly – Store window exhibition Mic Mac Mall Dartmouth
February 1-26, 2025 A selection of quilts from the BANNS Permanent Collection.Quilts by Myla...
From Africville: The Paintings of Edith MacDonald-Brown (1886-1954)
15 February - 26 April, 2025 Opening Reception and Curator Talk:15 February 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm...
Zatzman Sportsplex Dartmouth AHM Exhibition by BANNS Members
A Display Showcase Exhibition Feb 1-28, 2025 Zatzman Sportsplex 110 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth On view 6...
Hidden Blackness: the Art of Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828-1901)
Hidden Blackness: The Art of Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828-1901)February 2025 Curated by David...
Get Involved
Our efforts to build the network of Black Artists can not be effective without the collective effort of people like you. You can show your support by volunteering in any of our events or by donating to fund our projects
FEATURED ARTIST
Rebecca Fisk
Rebecca Fisk explores issues of identity in painting and multi-disciplinary work. She is a graduate of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (BFA) and Mt. St. Vincent Art Gallery (MA Ed.). Her work has been exhibited in galleries across Canada. Her most recent solo exhibition Not Every Black Girl’s Story Is The Same was presented at the Chester Arts Ctr Gallery, Chester NS in Sept-Oct 2022
In the News
BANNS member painter Ibe Ananaba (Halifax) creates Annapolis Valley mural ‘Letting The World Smile’
July 2023 Painter Ibe Ananaba, Hfx was commissioned to create a mural for the town of Berwick 100...
40 Places Called Home Facebook Community Research Competition
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Justin Augustine’s painting to be displayed in House of Senate, Ottawa
October 11, 2033- August 31, 2024 BANNS member Justin Augustine’s painting to be displayed in...